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Wakame vs. Drumstick tree — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Wakame and Drumstick tree different?

  • Wakame is higher in Manganese, Folate, Iron, Copper, Magnesium, Calcium, and Vitamin B2, however, Drumstick tree is richer in Vitamin C, and Potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Drumstick tree is 153% higher.
  • Wakame contains 21 times more Sodium than Drumstick tree. While Wakame contains 872mg of Sodium, Drumstick tree contains only 42mg.

Seaweed, wakame, raw and Drumstick pods, raw are the varieties used in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Wakame
Wakame
6
:
3
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree
Contains more Calcium +400%
Contains more Iron +505.6%
Contains more Magnesium +137.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +60%
Contains more Copper +238.1%
Contains more Manganese +440.5%
Contains more Potassium +822%
Contains less Sodium -95.2%
Contains more Zinc +18.4%
Equal in Selenium - 0.7
Wakame
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 45% 82% 77% 35% 5% 114% 11% 95% 183% 4%
Drumstick tree
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 14% 33% 22% 41% 6% 13% 28% 34% 4%
Contains more Calcium +400%
Contains more Iron +505.6%
Contains more Magnesium +137.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +60%
Contains more Copper +238.1%
Contains more Manganese +440.5%
Contains more Potassium +822%
Contains less Sodium -95.2%
Contains more Zinc +18.4%
Equal in Selenium - 0.7

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Wakame
Wakame
7
:
3
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree
Contains more Vitamin A +386.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +210.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +158.1%
Contains more Folate +345.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +4600%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +5900%
Wakame
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 22% 20% 0% 10% 15% 54% 30% 42% 1% 147% 0% 14%
Drumstick tree
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 470% 14% 18% 12% 48% 28% 33% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +386.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +210.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +158.1%
Contains more Folate +345.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +4600%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +5900%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wakame
Wakame
4
:
1
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree
Contains more Protein +44.3%
Contains more Fats +220%
Contains more Other +642.3%
Contains more Water +10.3%
Equal in Carbs - 8.53
Wakame
3% 9% 80% 7%
Protein: 3.03 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 9.14 g
Water: 79.99 g
Other: 7.2 g
Drumstick tree
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 2.1 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 8.53 g
Water: 88.2 g
Other: 0.97 g
Contains more Protein +44.3%
Contains more Fats +220%
Contains more Other +642.3%
Contains more Water +10.3%
Equal in Carbs - 8.53

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wakame
Wakame
1
:
2
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7166.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +75.9%
Wakame
32% 14% 54%
Saturated Fat: 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.218 g
Drumstick tree
24% 74% 2%
Saturated Fat: 0.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.102 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.003 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7166.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +75.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Wakame Drumstick tree
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wakame Drumstick tree Opinion
Net carbs 8.64g 5.33g Wakame
Protein 3.03g 2.1g Wakame
Fats 0.64g 0.2g Wakame
Carbs 9.14g 8.53g Wakame
Calories 45kcal 37kcal Wakame
Sugar 0.65g Drumstick tree
Fiber 0.5g 3.2g Drumstick tree
Calcium 150mg 30mg Wakame
Iron 2.18mg 0.36mg Wakame
Magnesium 107mg 45mg Wakame
Phosphorus 80mg 50mg Wakame
Potassium 50mg 461mg Drumstick tree
Sodium 872mg 42mg Drumstick tree
Zinc 0.38mg 0.45mg Drumstick tree
Copper 0.284mg 0.084mg Wakame
Manganese 1.4mg 0.259mg Wakame
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin A 360IU 74IU Wakame
Vitamin A RAE 18µg 4µg Wakame
Vitamin E 1mg Wakame
Vitamin C 3mg 141mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.053mg Wakame
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.074mg Wakame
Vitamin B3 1.6mg 0.62mg Wakame
Vitamin B5 0.697mg 0.794mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.12mg Drumstick tree
Folate 196µg 44µg Wakame
Vitamin K 5.3µg Wakame
Tryptophan 0.035mg Wakame
Threonine 0.165mg Wakame
Isoleucine 0.087mg Wakame
Leucine 0.257mg Wakame
Lysine 0.112mg Wakame
Methionine 0.063mg Wakame
Phenylalanine 0.112mg Wakame
Valine 0.209mg Wakame
Histidine 0.015mg Wakame
Saturated Fat 0.13g 0.033g Drumstick tree
Omega-3 - EPA 0.186g Wakame
Monounsaturated Fat 0.058g 0.102g Drumstick tree
Polyunsaturated fat 0.218g 0.003g Wakame

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is better in case of low diet
Wakame Drumstick tree
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Wakame
52%
Drumstick tree
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Wakame
20%
Drumstick tree

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Wakame
Wakame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wakame
Wakame is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wakame
Wakame is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree contains less Sodium (difference - 830mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.097g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Wakame - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170496/nutrients
  2. Drumstick tree - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170483/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.